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. Yes, but if the wolves eat him up first, or the bandits kill him?…

. It was foolish of you to let him go.—Young man! Young man!

. Yes, you might send one of your husband's greyhounds after him; I don't feel like running at the moment myself. Lead me to your house, for I am dying of hunger and thirst.

. Don't worry.

. I have made up my mind to eat, even though your husband should be an ogre and you an ogress.

. What nonsense are you talking now?

. None, none whatever. Only hunger is turning my head. [Aside] If they mean to eat me, they will be sure to feed me first, so that I may get fatter. Do you intend to stay here?

. Yes, I shall remain until I hear from you. I shall follow the one who finds the more commodious shelter.

. But aren't you starved?

. Spiritual food will suffice me.

. A pleasant dinner!… Come along.

. Follow me.

. The Royal Geographical Society cannot possibly make a mistake.